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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 350.96 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 350.96 and 156.06 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 350.96 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/350.96 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 350.96 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 54,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,770.04/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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